Put the pedal to the metalIf your idea of a vacation is splashing through mud puddles and racing through rugged trails, then Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro is where to ride. You don't even need your own wheels to ride the trails. Dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides are available for rent. Now plan to get downright dirty while revving up the fun at this 2600-acre outdoor park. Let's ride!

Gear up for the raceIt's a tradition that never grows old – attending the Bojangles' Southern 500 in Darlington on Mother's Day weekend. Race over to DarlingtonRaceway.com to get your tickets to be at the track Too Tough to Tame May 10-11. Upgrade your race day experience to chat with NASCAR personalities and walk down pit road before the race. Download the app to stay on top of what's happening on the track.

Take off to a SC festival
Start your engines and head to a South Carolina spring festival. You'll find food, flower, art and history festivals this season. From the South Carolina Strawberry Festival in Fort Mill to Colonial Times Under the Crown in Augusta – there are festivals your whole family will enjoy. Don't put the brake on planning. Download and print the festival list and start planning those weekend road trips.